Bundesliga Matchday Recap

Following the showdown between Dortmund and Mainz, which signaled the start of the 22nd matchday in the Bundesliga on Saturday (14th), the day unfolded with the customary five simultaneous matches.

Dominant Wins and Key Moments

Several teams enjoyed significant victories, highlighted by a noteworthy achievement for a leading scorer as well as the end of a lengthy winless stretch for another club. However, one team managed to secure a comeback while battling relegation.

For detailed insights and key highlights from the matches, continue reading below.

Frankfurt 3 – 0 Mönchengladbach

Eintracht Frankfurt managed to secure just their sixth clean sheet of the season across all competitions. The match concluded with a convincing win over Gladbach, courtesy of goals from Brown (24′), Amaimouni (34′), and Knauff (75′). This victory effectively ended a frustrating nine-match winless period and marked two months without a win.

With 31 points, Eintracht now sits in seventh place, while Mönchengladbach remains at 12th with 22 points.

Hamburg 3 – 2 Union Berlin

In a thrilling match at the Volksparkstadion, Hamburg claimed a fantastic home victory. Union Berlin initially took the lead when Querfeld converted a penalty in the 28th minute. However, Hamburg quickly turned the tide with goals from Konigsdorffer (35′) and Capaldo (47′) before Konigsdorffer struck again in the 82nd minute to extend the lead.

Union fought back and managed to score through Ilic (89′), but the victory ultimately belonged to Hamburg, who now has 25 points and a six-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Leverkusen 4 – 0 St. Pauli

Leverkusen showcased their prowess with a comprehensive victory, driven by goals from Quansah (13′), Schick (14′), Tapsoba (52′), and Poku (78′). Despite their attempts to be aggressive, St. Pauli was unable to register a single shot on target.

Leverkusen’s win brought them to 39 points, placing them fourth, while St. Pauli remains in dire straits with only 17 points, sitting second from the bottom.

Hoffenheim 3 – 0 Freiburg

Hoffenheim bounced back from their previous loss with a convincing performance. Although the first half was uneventful in terms of scoring, the second half saw goals from Asllani (46′), Kabak (51′), and Gendrey (95′). Hoffenheim now has 45 points, remaining firmly in third place, while Freiburg finds themselves in eighth with 30 points.

Werder Bremen 0 – 3 Bayern

With Dortmund narrowly beating Mainz the previous day, Bayern wanted to solidify their position at the top of the table, and they did so emphatically. Harry Kane scored his 500th career goal during the match, netting in the 22nd minute and adding another three minutes later.

Despite Bremen’s efforts to retaliate, Bayern extended their lead in the second half through Goretzka’s goal (70′) after a swift combination play. Bayern now has 57 points, while Werder remains in a precarious position with 19 points, potentially heading towards a relegation playoff.

Summary of Matchday Highlights

The day’s events also allowed Stuttgart to climb to 42 points with their victory over Cologne, who sit at 23 points.

On Sunday (15th), the matchday will wrap up with the last two games, so stay tuned for further updates.